Private School Cost: New Orleans vs West Jordan
West Jordan averages $2,800/year less for private school (31% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $36,400 per child.
Bottom Line
West Jordan is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,000/year vs $11,800/year in New Orleans. Religious schools run $6,200/year on the low end.
New Orleans
LA
$11,800
avg tuition/year
West Jordan
UT
$9,000
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | New Orleans | West Jordan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $11,800/yr | $9,000/yr | +$2,800 |
| Religious Schools | $7,600/yr | $6,200/yr | +$1,400 |
| Independent/Prep | $22,000/yr | $17,800/yr | +$4,200 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $9,600/yr | $7,700/yr | +$1,900 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $11,800/yr | $9,000/yr | +$2,800 |
| High School (9-12) | $14,600/yr | $10,800/yr | +$3,800 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
New Orleans
$153,400
West Jordan
$117,000
Choosing West Jordan saves $36,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $72,800.
Sample Schools
New Orleans
Tulane-affiliated University Schools
Independent · PK–12 · $21,400-$23,800/yr
Jesuit High School New Orleans
Catholic · 9–12 · $15,400/yr
Ursuline Academy (New Orleans)
Catholic · 6–12 · $13,200/yr
Brother Martin High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $12,800/yr
West Jordan
Waterford School (Sandy/Jordan)
Independent · PK–12 · $18,400/yr
West Jordan Christian Academy
Christian · K–12 · $8,200-$10,400/yr
About This Comparison
This comparison uses NCES Private School Universe Survey data, adjusted for metro-level cost-of-living differences. "Average tuition" blends religious schools (Catholic, Christian) and independent day/prep schools. Religious schools typically cost 60-70% less than independent schools in the same city.
Grade-level estimates (elementary, middle, high) are derived from the city average using national grade-level multipliers. High school tuition typically runs 15-25% above the city average; elementary runs 10-20% below.